As the world enters 2026, young leaders and activists are demanding urgent reforms to what many call a 'broken global governance system.' A new CGTN survey of 31,000 people across 52 countries reveals 7️⃣1️⃣% believe current structures favor wealthy nations, while failing to address climate crises, regional conflicts, and economic inequality.
Three Burning Issues 🔥
1️⃣ Authority Deficit: 73.4% say international rules only benefit a few countries 2️⃣ Representation Gap: Developing nations want bigger seats at decision-making tables 3️⃣ Unilateral Actions: 'Bully politics' by some powers destabilizing global cooperation
Youth-Led Solutions 💡
China's proposed Global Development Initiative is gaining traction, with supporters calling it a 'multipolar blueprint' emphasizing: – Shared security frameworks – Tech equity for Global South nations – Climate action partnerships
As one Nairobi student told us: 'We need governance that looks like TikTok – decentralized, participatory, and crossing borders.' 🌍 Will 2026 be the year the world hits refresh? 🔄
